新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

fundamentalIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˌfʌndəˈmentəl]

[ADJ]

词汇频率：

ADJ. 形容词

1. 基本的
You use fundamental to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or essential. They affect the basic nature of other things or are the most important element upon which other things depend.
近义词
basic
双语例句
例：
Our constitution embodies all the fundamental principles of democracy.
我们的宪法体现了民主的所有基本原则。
例：
A fundamental human right is being withheld from these people.
这些人正在被剥夺一项基本人权。
2. 根本的
You use fundamental to describe something which exists at a deep and basic level, and is therefore likely to continue.
近义词
profound
双语例句
例：
But on this question, the two leaders have very fundamental differences.
但在这个问题上，这两位领导人有着极根本的分歧。
3. 绝对必要的
If one thing is fundamental to another, it is absolutely necessary to it, and the second thing cannot exist, succeed, or be imagined without it.
近义词
vital
双语例句
例：
He believes better relations with China are fundamental to the well-being of the area.
他相信与中国建立更加良好的关系对于该地区的福祉至关重要。
4. 主要的
You can use fundamental to show that you are referring to what you consider to be the most important aspect of a situation, and that you are not concerned with less important details.
近义词
basic
双语例句
例：
The fundamental problem lies in their inability to distinguish between reality and invention.
主要问题在于他们不能区分现实和虚构。